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V873 UJO

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,418 mi
Last recorded186,418 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 UJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 186,418 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

eml light on

Pass 10 Sep 2013 168,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust box corroded

centre exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 29 Aug 2012 153,765 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 153,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 147,255 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Engine idle erratic?

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front member corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 127,379 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/PITTED///REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW 60% WORN APPROX

Pass 26 Sep 2009 122,984 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to fuel tank mounting straps

Fail 26 Sep 2009 122,984 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion to fuel tank mounting straps

Pass 27 Sep 2008 119,398 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 119,398 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre seat belt under seat

corrosion to fuel tank mounting straps

o/s/r seat belt does not appear to lock when pulled

rear numberplate breaking up

Pass 7 Sep 2007 115,143 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2006 107,819 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 107,819 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

engine light on

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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V873 UJO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V873 UJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V873 UJO registered?

V873 UJO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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